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The Babolat Air Viper 2.6 2026 is Babolat's performance-tier frame with a teardrop head, which lifts the sweet spot above centre for more mass behind the ball without a diamond's narrow margin.
It is built for power: finishing at the net, and rewarding a player who already generates their own racket-head speed. The balance is even, which keeps it neutral through the swing and easy to adapt to. It suits a player who can find the middle of the racket most of the time and is starting to shape the point.
The core is X-EVA (3-layer sandwich). The face is Carbon 16K. Higher weave numbers mean more filaments per bundle and a broader, generally softer weave — often the more comfortable option rather than the stiffer one. A rough, sandblasted surface adds bite on the ball for spin.
Stated weight is 345–365g. That sits at the lighter end of the range — quicker through the air and easier across a long session. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way, on every brand. Profile thickness is 38mm.
Specifications from the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. Source. Manufacturer weights vary by around ±10g.
| Head shape | Teardrop |
| Weight (±10g) | 345–365g |
| Balance | Medium |
| Core | X-EVA (3-layer sandwich) |
| Face material | Carbon 16K |
| Surface | Rough |
| Frame | Carbon, Vibrabsorb System² |
| Profile | 38mm |
| Player level | Intermediate |
| Play style | Power |
| Brand | Babolat |
| Season | 2026 range |
| Our code | PO-1010 |
Specifications published by the manufacturer, verified 2026-08-02. Source. Manufacturer weights vary by around ten grams either way across every brand.
